Stay ahead in web development: latest news, tools, and insights #69
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? Read the Digest!
- Navigating the Time Demands of Large Tech: Software engineers at large tech companies are in high demand. Learn how to prioritize requests effectively and avoid overcommitment. By Sean Goedecke (engineering, 7 min read)
- Essential CSS Snippets for 2025: Master page transitions, popovers, gradient text animation, type-safe CSS, and springy easing. By Adam Argyle (css, 19 min read)
? Must-Know News
- Building a Database from Scratch: Learn database fundamentals by constructing one with minimal dependencies. By James Smith (databases, 7 min read)
- Cascading Spy Sheets: A CSS Security Threat: Explore how modern CSS complexity is exploited for email and browser fingerprinting. By Leon Trampert, Daniel Weber, Lukas Gerlach, Christian Rossow, Michael Schwarz (css, security, 4 min read)
- Vitest 3.0 Released: Discover the latest features in this major Vitest update. By vitest.dev (vitest, 4 min read)
- Accessibility Best Practices for Front-End Developers: Learn simple yet impactful accessibility techniques. By Martijn Hols (a11y, 14 min read)
- Lessons from Startup Failures: Gain valuable insights from six (and a half) failed startup attempts. By Rondam Ramblings (startups, 34 min read)
- Reverse Engineering a Viral Hacker News Article: An author analyzes the factors behind a successful Hacker News post. By Daniel Wirtz (writing, hackernews, 8 min read)
- Leveraging Git Trailers for Metadata Management: Learn how to use Git trailers to enhance commit and tag metadata. By Brooke Kuhlmann (git, 16 min read)
- Malicious npm Packages Targeting Chalk and Chokidar: Discover how typosquatting attacks utilize kill switches and data theft. By Kush Pandya (security, npm, 12 min read)
- Mastering Cold Outbound Email Marketing: A comprehensive guide to achieving $1M ARR through cold email outreach. By Matt Redler (emails, outbound, marketing, 64 min read)
- Bash's Hidden Hashmaps: Explore the use of hashmaps (associative arrays) in bash scripting. By Xe Iaso (bash, 2 min read)
- Top CodePen Projects of 2024: Browse the most popular CodePen projects from 2024. By codepen.io (css, javascript, html, 1 min read)
- Tailwind v4.0.0 Released: Explore the new features in this major Tailwind CSS release. By tailwindcss.com (tailwind, 6 min read)
- Announcing Solid Desktop: Develop macOS applications using SolidJS. By NativeScript (macos, solidjs, 0 min read)
- Storybook 8.5 Released: Check out the latest updates in this Storybook minor release. By Michael Shilman (storybook, 8 min read)
- Writing Bug-Free Code: Prioritize thoughtful design and maintainability for faster, more reliable product development. By Steve Korshakov (engineering, 6 min read)
- A Guide to Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution: Learn patterns, tools, and practices for fostering healthy team environments. By Andy Cleff (leadership, 13 min read)
- Biome 2.0 Roadmap and 2025 Plans: Discover the future plans for Biome and a recap of 2024 developments. By Arend van Beelen jr. (biome, 7 min read)
- Bun 1.2 Released: Explore the significant updates in this Bun release. By Ashcon Partovi (bun, 70 min read)
? Tools and Resources
- yek: A fast tool for processing text-based files for LLM consumption. By bodo.run (llms)
- Open Props UI: A CSS UI library utilizing modern HTML and CSS features. By open-props-ui.netlify.app (ui)
- Kronotop: A Redis-compatible, distributed document database. By kronotop.com (redis, databases)
- osv.dev: An open-source vulnerability database and triage service. By osv.dev (security)
- Rally: A tool for simplifying video storytelling and sharing. By rally.space (videos)
- cursorful: A browser extension for creating screen recordings with zoom features. By cursorful.com (videos)
- sigstore: A service for signing and verifying software integrity. By sigstore.dev (signing)
- Fontshare: A source for high-quality free fonts. By Indian Type Foundry (fonts)
- Shapecatcher: A tool for Unicode character recognition. By Benjamin Milde (unicode, draw)
- Data Viz Project: A collection of data visualizations for inspiration. By ferdio.com (visualizations)
- PowerGlitch: A tiny JavaScript library for creating glitching effects. By Benjamin Raymond (effects)
- Cursify: A cursor animation library for React and Next.js. By ui-layouts (effects)
- Deno 2 Hono Starter Template: A starter template for building Deno web applications. By Carlos Eduardo Medim (deno, hono)
- Icons.church: Easily use Iconify icons in Deno projects. By icons.church (icons)
- Smallweb: Host websites from your local internet folder. By Achille Lacoin (hosting)
- SRCL: A React component and style repository for terminal-aesthetic applications. By Internet Development Studio (ui)
- ArkType: A TypeScript validator optimized for editor and runtime use. By arktype.io (typescript)
- Tuono: A fast fullstack React framework. By tuono.dev (react, rust, framework)
- Buildstash: Manage build artifacts and releases for app and game developers. By buildstash.com (ci)
- BrowserAI: Run local LLMs within your browser. By Saurav Panda (browser, ai)
- Raphael AI: An AI image generator. By raphael.app (ai, images)
- Bunster: Compile shell scripts into static binaries. By Yassine Benaid (cli)
- Trae: An AI-powered IDE. By trae.ai (ai, ide)
- JSON Query: A lightweight JSON query language. By jsonquerylang.org (json, query)
? Fun Stuff
- Deno says: A Deno version of the cowsay command. By Shinya Fujino (cowsay, 4 min read)
- Mastering the Art of the Product Manager (Not!): Tips for efficient meetings and priority management. By letsnotdothat.com (engineering, 1 min read)
? Videos
- Awesome Animations with React Native: Learn how to create engaging animations in React Native applications. By Luca Caputo (animations)
- Programming Should Be Simple (Deno): An introduction to the Deno JavaScript/TypeScript toolchain. By Deno (deno)
- OpenAI's Competitor: Deepseek R1: An overview of a powerful open-source LLM. By Theo (ai, openai, deepseek)
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